Report offers peek behind the curtain at financial picture. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just released a preliminary report outlining the first-year
Despite slow progress, hopes for steady growth endure. Is telemedicine about to get a big financial boost? Maybe, but regardless, momentum seems to be with
Should hospitals combine two admissions into one? In the absence of CMS guidance, hospitals are urged to do the right thing. Today I have a
CMS has accused Bryan Merrick, MD of wrongful Medicare billings on 10 patients over a span of 20 months. Bryan Merrick, MD, a physician at
The presence of Medicare Advantage plans in the healthcare marketplace continues to grow. Unless you have been living under a rock, you are aware that
Healthcare professionals are urged to assess the palliative care program at their respective hospitals. Today I want to talk about death, but not about how
More than three dozen advocacy groups appear to sway position of one of the nation’s leading carriers. In the June 2017 UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Bulletin, it
Tales abound regarding contractors’ errors negatively impacting providers. If you read my previous article on the audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Late last week a case management colleague distributed an insurance company memo that had been sent to her hospital to a Recovery Audit Contractor- (RAC)-related
When hospital executives are asked about their specialty programs, both in terms of reputation and profitability, orthopedics and cardiology are often on the top of
How many of us remember the 90010? That was an evaluation and management (E&M) code in 1991, prior to the revision that still haunts us
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is joining the ranks of those carriers that no longer cover consult codes (99241-99245 and 99251-99255), effective Oct. 1, 2017. This notification was
Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.
In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.
Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.
Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.
Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s second quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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